Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-05-25

est them at once in the broad streets, the
fine buildings mi the numerous improve
ments which have been made since some
of them were here before.
BRINGS coon TIDISGs.
Col. Broadwater evinced a lively inter
est in the growth of the nei hborhood as
well rs in that of Great Falls, in whose
progress he takes great pride. Regarding
sthe progress of the Manitoba railroad, Col.
Broadwater said to a TRIBUNE representa-
tive:
1--WE continue to receive gratifying re-
ports of the rapid construction Of the Man
itoba extension. Twenty-one miles of
track were laid recently in : week, but
even greater progress may be expected as
the track advances to the Missouri, which
may be reached early next month, as traffic
is to be opened to Fort Buford June Is,
In accordance with Mr.. Hills determine
time, the contractors will build a temper
ary track at the Coal Banks, and thus avoid
the heavy work which would have delayed
them there if they followed the regular
route"
THE track" continued Col. Broalwater.
"will certainly be completed to Great
Falls by the 10th of September, and by the
1st of November the rails will have been
laid to Helena. This will be the greatest
feat that has ever been accomplished in
railroad building"
Referring to the bright prospects of
Montana, Col. Broadwater said:
"All Montana is advancing. The min
ing, grazing and other interests are all max
ing steady progress. The influx of people
to northern Montana, which is the finest
part of the territory, is great. Opinion
in Minnesota and elsewhere has greatly
changed in regard to Montana. which is
now considered the most inviting field for
the investment of capital as well as for per-
sons who seek To earn a livelihood in min
ing, farming or business pursuits"
"There have been," observed Col.
Broadwater, "some false impressions
about our climate. | asked the late Gen.
Hazen to give me the relative winter tenn
and Helena for the three winters from
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vember to March. The comparison showed
that the mean temperature of Helena was
considerably above that of st. Paul and
not much lower than that of Chicago
AT OUR GROWTH.
The other visitors are all well known
personally or by reputation in Great Falls.
Major Martin Maginnis, who is the
uncle Of L. g. Phelps, the banker, is the
delegate who represented Montana SO
long and SO ably in congress, and was the
popular choice for governor of the terri
tory when the home-rnle plank of the
democratic platform was supposed to be
in force. He visited this region a few
years g when there was no house on the
site OF Great Falls, and is agreeably sur
prised at the great change which enter
prise and pluck have since accomplished.
GOOD WILL AT WASHINGTON.
Hon. j. K. Toole is the well-known
delegate who represented the territory
successfully in congress and was reelected
by an increased majority last fall. Mr..
Toole, who is a distinguished lawyer, has
been O Jealous friend of railroad progress
In northern Montana and elsewhere. His
services were SO appreciated in this region
last fall that he was supported isrespec-
tive of party with much enthusiasm. Mr..
Toole says that the most friendly spirit is
now entertained at Washington regarding
northern Montana, and the fullest facilities
will be accorded for railroad construction
in all matters that conc ern the general
government. He has a high opinion of
the industrial our of northern Mon
tana and estimates from the vote at the
last election and other data that the popu-
lation of the territory is increasing at a
rapid ratio.
THE-COUNTRY Is FILLING UP.
Hon. B. Fl. Greene holds the important
position of surveyor general. He comes
from Louisiana, but has become closely
identified with the territory, and is now as
much one of the people as if he had
mined gold in Last Chance gulch or ex-
plored the great falls of the Missouri with
Lewis and Clarke. Mr.. Greene is a n in
teIligent gentleman who is fully i n accord
with the spirit of progress. He says that
there is a large increase in the number of
new settlers throughout Montana, and he
believes that the territory has entered
upon an era of industrial prosperity and
commercial activity.
RULES Il INDIAN.
Major Peter Roman is one Of the early
settlers Of Montana. He and Major Magin- |